Man, 18, dies after falling from sixth-floor balcony while fleeing police
Police said the 18-year-old attempted to flee over the balcony when he fell and sustained critical injuries.

Police said the 18-year-old attempted to flee over the balcony when he fell and sustained critical injuries.

South Australia's upper house has passed a bill restricting late-term abortions from 25 weeks, with exceptions for saving the mother's life or serious fetal abnormalities. The legislation, supported by One Nation MPs, now moves to the lower house.

Tasmania's parliament has passed a symbolic censure motion against Premier Jeremy Rockliff, making him the first premier to face such a vote. The motion, supported by Labor, Greens, and independents, cited his handling of scandals involving ministers who resigned over allegations of misleading parliament.

Pakistani officials apologized for the fatal shooting of 9-year-old Hania Ahmed, who was mistaken for robbers by police. The officer involved faces murder charges for violating protocols, including failing to confirm targets before firing. The family disputes some police accounts of the incident.

Queensland's LNP government plans the largest upgrade to Lang Park in 23 years, including increased capacity, new screens, and entertainment zones. Funded by the Legacy Fund, the 52,500-seat stadium will see supersized scoreboards, a 360-degree LED ribbon board, and large media screens.

Live updates from State of Origin II between NSW Blues and Queensland Maroons. NSW leads 12-8 at halftime after tries from Mark Nawaqanitawase and a late try from Trent Loiero for Queensland. Victor Radley is on report for a high tackle.

Two children, aged one and five, have died after being struck by a car in a pram in Sydney's south-west. Witnesses attempted to rescue the children, with some tipping the car over to free one child. The driver, a 56-year-old man, was arrested.